Develops a continuous stream of engaging content, including PowerPoints, presentations, icons, videos, graphics, infographics, and data visualization that advances AARP Foundation’s mission and objectives.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Partners with internal teams to convey the impact and results of work through compelling graphics, infographics, data visualization, and presentations, with strong and consistent brand identity.
- Produces new ideas, concepts, and ways to tell the Foundation story through print, presentations, marketing collateral, promotional materials, and interactive media.
- Understands and designs for multiple audiences (including donors, program beneficiaries, and volunteers) and incorporates audience insights into creative concepts.
- Designs to increase engagement across multiple and varied communications channels (e.g., print, multimedia, social media, etc.).
- Prepares and creates high-quality work by gathering information and materials through the use of graphic design software.
- Manages projects by prioritizing, delivering, and fulfilling creative deliverables.
- Amends final designs to client comments to deliver projects that are custom to their needs.
- Assists the Communications and Marketing team on special projects and assignments, promoting integration across the AARP enterprise.
- Develops communications and visual tools that enable programs to share their targeted messages.
- Educates staff on how to create visually appealing presentations and materials.
- Tracks, collates, and maintains an inventory of all marketing materials, including photos, video, and artwork.
- Manages printing and fulfillment of marketing materials.
- Works closely with external agencies on positioning activities to ensure consistent branding.
Educational Background:
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Graphics Design or a related degree
Skills/Experience:
- A minimum of 6 years of experience in graphic design or as a graphic artist; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. A portfolio that illustrates digital graphic design work and writing samples will be required.
- Creative and innovative thinker, with strong consultation, project management, and writing skills.
- Strong experience in a matrix-management environment and ability to manage and direct individuals and teams without direct management responsibilities to such individuals and teams.
- Excellent verbal communications skills, with the ability to communicate with the proper level of detail at the appropriate management level and audience.
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite design programs, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Tableau, and PowerPoint.
- Graphic design skills to create artwork, display data graphically, and write copy to accompany.
- Strong proficiency in Mac and PC platforms for file manipulation (Microsoft Office Suite) and Adobe Creative Suites programs: Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Photography and video creation/editing experience.
- Deadline oriented and keen ability to multi-task, be highly organized, and able to work independently.
- Knowledge of the print production process and appropriate file preparation.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, including proven ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously with multiple audiences.
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
- Must be able to learn and retain production requirements and techniques.
- Meets immediate and changing deadlines.
- Meets the highest standards of work. Consistently provides exceptional design and creative support.
- High energy and a strong sense of accountability.
- In-depth current knowledge of standards and trends in typography, illustration, photography, color theory, brand development, and identity.
Compensation/Benefits:
AARP offers competitive benefits with a 401K, 100% company funded pension plan, health, dental, vision and life insurance, STD/LTD, paid vacation and sick, and other benefits.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Sep 5 2019
Active Until:
Oct 5 2019
Hiring Organization:
AARP
industry:
Nonprofit